Monday, February 4, 2013

Homework for Tuesday, 2/5

Read through Chapter XXVIII.

Answer these two questions:

1.  What do you learn from Chapter XXII about the social aspects of the book's setting?  Explain.
2.  To what extent does Edna conform to the stereotypes Mr. Pontellier and the Doctor hold?  To what extent are they wrong about her?  Explain.

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Why We Need Narrators More Than Ever

We've been talking about narrative voice a lot this week.  Here, a college professor nicely describes the appeal of a good narrator:

Once Upon A Time